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32nd Foundation Day of MQI celebrated around the world

The 32nd foundation day of Minhaj-ul-Quran International was celebrated across
the world in over 100 countries with traditional fervor. Seminars and workshops
were held in six continents to mark the day to pay glowing tributes to the untiring
struggle of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri that spans over three decades.
The foundation day ceremonies were attended by office holders, associates and workers
of MQI in large numbers. Cakes were cut and special prayers were made for good health
and long life of Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri.

Addressing the central ceremony held at secretariat of MQI in Lahore, Amir-e-Tehreek
Sahibzada Faiz-ur-Rehman Durrani said that Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri founded Minhaj-ul-Quran
International from Lahore three decades ago, which has now grown into one of the
largest organizations in non-governmental sector having its centres and presence
in 100 countries and 6 continents. He said that thanks to his massive contributions
for the promotion of peace, interfaith dialogue and harmony, the world recognized
Shaykh-ul-Islam as the Ambassador of Peace.

Faiz-ur-Rehman Durrani said that Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri would return to Pakistan on
December 23 this year and spearhead struggle for change in the country. He said
that the nation was eagerly waiting for him to bring about change in the system.
He said that the hundreds of thousands of people would extend historic welcome to
Shaykh-ul-Islam on his arrival at Minar-e-Pakistan.

He said that the current electoral system was the real enemy of the state and
society, adding that the elections were not the solution to the malaise afflicting
the nation. He said that the conduct of elections without reforms would push the
country further into blind alley. He said that it was through comprehensive reforms
in the electoral system that the foundations of real democracy could be laid in
the country.

Sheikh Zahid Fayyaz, senior Deputy Secretary General, said in his remarks that
the arrival of Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri will herald a new beginning in Pakistan
when the hundreds of thousands of people would take to the street to welcome their
beloved leader.

Addressing the foundation day ceremony, Deputy Amir-e-Tehreek Sadiq Qureshi said
that MQI was one of the most organized movements of the world and the credit for
this rare feat went undoubtedly to Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri who was busy in projecting
the real teachings of Islam in the world. He said that MQI had taken up the banner
of change and the movement had the potential to bring about change in the lives
of the masses. He said that the 23rd of December would prove to be a seminal point
in this regard. He said that the day would be remembered for times to come.